Brioni’s La Donna explores new ground The Italian heritage house mixes embellishment and craftsmanship in its Spring / Summer collection
Art Experimental pop duo NEW YORK’s ‘rapstar*’ maintains an artful anonymity Following the release of their sophomore album, Gretchen Lawrence and Coumba Samba reflect on art, friendship, and their lo-fi influences
Art Maya Man and Sotce usher in a new generation of internet artists The pair sits down with Document to discuss their creative processes amidst the ever-changing climate of internet art
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Above the Fold The Haas Brothers’ Haus of Wonder Opening tonight, November 15, 2016, R & Company presents “King Dong Come,” the second solo exhibition from design studio and fraternal twins the Haas Brothers.... by Benjamin Gutierrez Above the Fold Paul McCarthy and the Art of Vulgarity ...Dream is transformed into a dark, bacchanal fantasy through the use of materials including clay, resin, and fiberglass. In his latest bronze-medium series, “White Snow... by Derrick Gaitér Conversations Bjarne Melgaard and Glenn O’Brien on Why Art Should Alienate ...layered and complex: the Pink Panther smokes crystal meth, a hand comes out of a vagina, “Planet of the Apes” figures engage in sexual acts,... by Ann Binlot Above the Fold Remembering Summer ...as much as it did inside and everyone seems to embrace a particular freedom of going out, meeting new people, dancing, and having fun. Towards... by Lida Fox Above the Fold A Warning to the World from Antony Micallef ...is why Micallef’s latest project “Trump Fags,” a visual double entente featuring the United States’s most malign White House hopeful, feels so decisively urgent to... by Joshua Glass Conversations Hermès’s Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski Recalls Belgium And The Beauty Of Difference With Iconic Model Hannelore Knuts. ...of pop culture in Belgium: comic strips, music, cinema, it’s quite interesting. Coming from Antwerp, where I was amongst so many sculptors and painters, I... by Joshua Glass Conversations Rebels In Their Own Disciplines, Shoe Designer Sandra Choi Discusses Uniformity And Hanging Jackson Pollocks With Artist Mat Collishaw Jimmy Choo and Tamara Mellon founded Choo’s namesake luxury shoe label in 1996, and although both of them sold their shares and have departed from... by Ann Binlot Documented “Instant Diamonds of the Innocent” by Pipilotti Rist This story appears in the current issue No. 9 of Document, available online and at select newstands worldwide. Human beings can be unpredictable, but also,... by Lynne Tillman Above the Fold In My Room with Edition M.R ...Lemerse, the Document exclusive, titled “Das ma Chambre,” relishes in the spirit of essentialism offered by hotel residence and evoked throughout the latest design endeavor... by Derrick Gaitér Above the Fold Rei Kawakubo on Process ...creation often comes out of the most severe most self-inflicted restraints… like the best freedom often comes after the end of the most tyrannical of... by Document Journal Conversations Architect and industrial designer Gaetano Pesce reflects on politics, pop culture, and the passing of time. ...5” chair (commonly called “Donna”)—which was inspired by his idea of women and is shaped as a female form. Its accompanying spherical ottoman (“UP 6”)... by Ann Binlot Conversations Lanvin’s Lucas Ossendrijver speaks of space and the functionality of design with artist Oscar Tuazon. ...used to do just two collections a year. Now [it’s] four, and the demands are much higher since there is fierce competition. It’s something I... by Drew Sawyer Conversations Artist Simon Denny speaks of research and his ever-expanding practice with curator Matt Williams ...the material. For example, the first European world map to include Japan sits alongside commissions from Darchicourt and images ripped from his website, which are... by Matt Williams Fashion Portfolio Outdoor Uproar ...photographer Ryan McGinley to blend their viewpoints for a current and global declaration of youth, freedom, and love. View the full editorial here along with... by Document Journal Above the Fold “La Fabrique de la Soie” — Craig McDean for Hermès ...array of belt buckles inspired by designs from the house’s archive. Also featured in the video is an updated version of the iconic Brides de... by Benjamin Gutierrez Above the Fold A Week for Dreaming: Backstage Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2017 ...very free. They’re empowered, they’re self motivated, and they’re strong. I wanted to do a collection that celebrated that.” In a mix of sporty, yet... by Document Editors At Large In a fashion world where realists are pulling dreamers out of their fantasies, Peter Dundas is leading Roberto Cavalli into a new era of glamour. ...centric sentiment, even if the invitation said Cavalli on it. “Dundas has always been fashion’s most committed translator of the louche world of the early... by Anders Christian Madsen Above the Fold “Take Time” — A Personal Exhibition by Sandro Kopp ...self-portraits, as well as those of his friends and loved ones, with a commitment to naturalism and compositional balance that recalls the Renaissance masterpieces of... by Benjamin Gutierrez At Large Christopher Kane on Creativity and Art Brut at the Center Gugging ...to be unsettled—to be taken out of your comfort zone—because it means you haven’t seen it before. The company’s changed so much in 10 years—10... by Christopher Kane At Large Alternative Vision: Martine Sitbon Discusses Testimony and New Tome with Partner Marc Ascoli ...she has troubles. We have similar backgrounds, and we understood pretty rapidly that to be together was something constructive. Joshua—Returning to your latest collaboration, perhaps... by Joshua Glass Above the Fold Prada Journal’s Feltrinelli Prize III Transforms Online ...both onstage and in their outside environments, creating a total of eight different interpretations—all of which are now on view in an immersive, 360 degree... by Document Journal Conversations Tilda Swinton and Olivier Saillard on the Artistic Process “Porcelain” is often used to describe the actress, artist, and overall creative muse Tilda Swinton. It’s not without warrant: Her face, unquestionably striking, has a... by Joshua Glass Above the Fold Realness and Exhibitionism: Backstage Hood By Air Spring/Summer 2017 ...describe the Spring/Summer 2017 assortment. T-shirts, screen printed with the website’s logo, as well as with the words “hustler,” “realness,” and “may not be suitable... by Benjamin Gutierrez Above the Fold A Week of Romance: Backstage Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2017 ...complex issues inside each seam. For Spring/Summer 2017, Prada‘s lightbulb was more minimal than ever before, drawing upon the streamlined elegance of the present. Tangibly,... by Joshua Glass Conversations David Adjaye and Lonnie G. Bunch III on the National Museum of African American Heritage and Culture ...to the Washington Monument, completes Pierre Charles L’Enfant’s grand plan for the National Mall. Bunch, the museum’s founding director, worked with the architectural team of... by Blake Abbie Above the Fold “Willy Vanderperre: prints, film, posters, and more” ...mission is to establish and sustain a creative community in its developing neighborhood in Brooklyn. Founded in 2015 by Jimmy Moffat of Art + Commerce,... by Benjamin Gutierrez Above the Fold Light Versus Space: Francesco Ragazzi Chronicles Los Angeles ...inspirational trip Ragazzi made out west in 2011, the designer’s first time in LA. “I wanted to really express my own vision and feel free,”... by Joshua Glass At Large Future Formats: How Electronic Arts Intermix Propelled Video Art in a Pre-YouTube, Pre-internet Era ...as art projects, they’re examples of contemporary video art at its finest; with deft humor they prove that video’s democratic format can render complex questions... by Tina Rivers Ryan Conversations Patricia Field and Missy Elliott reconnect about style and attraction. ...Field, down to the socks! It kept me abreast of what was hot and the latest—not even latest—just something I really didn’t see in other... by Blake Abbie Above the Fold Eddie Redmayne for Prada Uomo Fall/Winter 2016 ...from the silver screen, including Willem Dafoe, Michael Shannon, and Ethan Hawke. Film Craig McDean, Masha Vasyukova, and Dja. Talent Eddie Redmayne. Music Hiram Martínez... by Document Journal Above the Fold An Intimate Dinner with Jason Wu and Friends Grey, Jason Wu’s latest creative endeavor, draws on close friendships and collaborators to offer four intimate collections a year with a seasonless wardrobe in mind.... by Document Journal Above the Fold Mental Processing: Intimate S/S 2017 Photos From Linder’s Sam Linder and Kirk Millar New York-based Linder launched in 2013 to challenge the notions of traditional menswear, toggling the lines of gender cross-pollination and challenging normal qualms of masculinity.... by Document Journal Above the Fold Paris Men’s Fashion Week S/S 2017 Part I ...an easily cool collection, expertly styled but ultimately confident in its own randomness. Cut and sewn jumpers complimented strong varsity stripes, and elements of suiting... by Document Journal Above the Fold Damaris Goddrie: Life of the Rising Model ...something you have control over. Whatever comes my way, I try my best for. That’s all I can really do. I have already achieved many... by Dorith Mous At Large Boyd McDonald: True Homosexual Experiences ...thinking of another example of something that combined those two things so effectively. William—The best response to your comment came from John Waters: “Those magazines... by Ryan Linkof Conversations Documentary Practices: Quentin Bajac & LaToya Ruby Frazier ...narrative, coming out of a post-industrial landscape. Coming from Pittsburgh and a small, steel-mill town, I can’t overlook the tradition and legacy that was already... by Drew Sawyer Documented Lynda Benglis’s Ode to the American Southwest ...clay,” says Benglis. Document traveled to New Mexico to photograph Benglis’s latest series of sculptures—paper works seen here for the first time—that emulate the textures... by Ann Binlot Above the Fold “For You,” by Max Hirschberger “For You,” the elegant project by photographer Max Hirschberger resurrects a version of the 70s that I lived and recognize. My 70s took place below... by George Pitts Conversations Veronique Branquinho and Dirk Van Saene reflect on Antwerp, reinvention, and fashion’s exhausting pace ...volume.” So we started with a circle. It didn’t come from an artist, but just the idea of a big volume, a feeling of freedom,... by Dan Thawley Above the Fold New African Photography ...aim to be the voice for this new mood. Drew—How did this collaboration with Red Hook Labs come about? Helen—Sara had an existing relationship with... by Drew Sawyer Conversations Fashion in an Age of Technology ...of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY, is on show until August 14, 2016. William Gibson’s latest novel, The Peripheral,... by John Ortved Conversations Grace Coddington on fashion’s evolution, renewal, and her third act ...of yet, she still has no record deal! Grace by Grace Coddington is available at Comme des Garçons boutiques and Dover Street Market internationally, Colette... by Joe McKenna Above the Fold Calvin Klein’s Desert Escape ...photograph the weekend and its guests in an exclusive film and Polaroid story for Document. For another look at the festival and at the Calvin... by Document Journal Above the Fold A Curator’s Collection, Revealed ...Hoet also was the director of Documenta IX in Kassel, Germany in 1992. “He was a curator who understood that the artist comes first, and... by Ann Binlot Conversations Singer Anohni tackles speaking out, oppression, and subversion with composer Nico Muhly ...Her latest album, Hopelessness—her first since adopting her new name to reflect her gender identity—contains outspoken lyrics that address climate change, social injustice, and politics... by Nico Muhly Above the Fold New Kids On the Block ...City’s addictive cultism. The common denominator of this urban street style specializes in the craft of combining images, people, and innovation despite what is in... by Document Journal Conversations Anthony Vaccarello on Discovering a New Life ...and actress-cum-musician-cum-muse had met. The overt sexiness of Vaccarello’s clothing might comes as a surprise when you meet the shy designer. And despite the daring... by Blake Abbie Above the Fold Justin O’Shea, Creative Director of Brioni, in Conversation About Branding and Buying ...MyTheresa and newly named Creative Director of Brioni which launches exclusively here on Document. Spearheading a major e-commerce business website devoted to luxury and now... by Conor Manning Above the Fold Tom Sachs and Van Neistat on “A Space Program” Meeting with Tom Sachs in his downtown New York studio, one has a sense of stepping into a laboratory. Paint bottles are arranged perfectly; an... by Blake Abbie Above the Fold Herzog & de Meuron Reimagine the Musée Unterlinden ...new museum complex has been transferred. And still another exceptional aspect: only close scrutiny distinguishes the old from the new architecture of the complex’s various... by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold The Haas Brothers’ Haus of Wonder Opening tonight, November 15, 2016, R & Company presents “King Dong Come,” the second solo exhibition from design studio and fraternal twins the Haas Brothers.... by Benjamin Gutierrez
Above the Fold Paul McCarthy and the Art of Vulgarity ...Dream is transformed into a dark, bacchanal fantasy through the use of materials including clay, resin, and fiberglass. In his latest bronze-medium series, “White Snow... by Derrick Gaitér
Conversations Bjarne Melgaard and Glenn O’Brien on Why Art Should Alienate ...layered and complex: the Pink Panther smokes crystal meth, a hand comes out of a vagina, “Planet of the Apes” figures engage in sexual acts,... by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold Remembering Summer ...as much as it did inside and everyone seems to embrace a particular freedom of going out, meeting new people, dancing, and having fun. Towards... by Lida Fox
Above the Fold A Warning to the World from Antony Micallef ...is why Micallef’s latest project “Trump Fags,” a visual double entente featuring the United States’s most malign White House hopeful, feels so decisively urgent to... by Joshua Glass
Conversations Hermès’s Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski Recalls Belgium And The Beauty Of Difference With Iconic Model Hannelore Knuts. ...of pop culture in Belgium: comic strips, music, cinema, it’s quite interesting. Coming from Antwerp, where I was amongst so many sculptors and painters, I... by Joshua Glass
Conversations Rebels In Their Own Disciplines, Shoe Designer Sandra Choi Discusses Uniformity And Hanging Jackson Pollocks With Artist Mat Collishaw Jimmy Choo and Tamara Mellon founded Choo’s namesake luxury shoe label in 1996, and although both of them sold their shares and have departed from... by Ann Binlot
Documented “Instant Diamonds of the Innocent” by Pipilotti Rist This story appears in the current issue No. 9 of Document, available online and at select newstands worldwide. Human beings can be unpredictable, but also,... by Lynne Tillman
Above the Fold In My Room with Edition M.R ...Lemerse, the Document exclusive, titled “Das ma Chambre,” relishes in the spirit of essentialism offered by hotel residence and evoked throughout the latest design endeavor... by Derrick Gaitér
Above the Fold Rei Kawakubo on Process ...creation often comes out of the most severe most self-inflicted restraints… like the best freedom often comes after the end of the most tyrannical of... by Document Journal
Conversations Architect and industrial designer Gaetano Pesce reflects on politics, pop culture, and the passing of time. ...5” chair (commonly called “Donna”)—which was inspired by his idea of women and is shaped as a female form. Its accompanying spherical ottoman (“UP 6”)... by Ann Binlot
Conversations Lanvin’s Lucas Ossendrijver speaks of space and the functionality of design with artist Oscar Tuazon. ...used to do just two collections a year. Now [it’s] four, and the demands are much higher since there is fierce competition. It’s something I... by Drew Sawyer
Conversations Artist Simon Denny speaks of research and his ever-expanding practice with curator Matt Williams ...the material. For example, the first European world map to include Japan sits alongside commissions from Darchicourt and images ripped from his website, which are... by Matt Williams
Fashion Portfolio Outdoor Uproar ...photographer Ryan McGinley to blend their viewpoints for a current and global declaration of youth, freedom, and love. View the full editorial here along with... by Document Journal
Above the Fold “La Fabrique de la Soie” — Craig McDean for Hermès ...array of belt buckles inspired by designs from the house’s archive. Also featured in the video is an updated version of the iconic Brides de... by Benjamin Gutierrez
Above the Fold A Week for Dreaming: Backstage Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2017 ...very free. They’re empowered, they’re self motivated, and they’re strong. I wanted to do a collection that celebrated that.” In a mix of sporty, yet... by Document Editors
At Large In a fashion world where realists are pulling dreamers out of their fantasies, Peter Dundas is leading Roberto Cavalli into a new era of glamour. ...centric sentiment, even if the invitation said Cavalli on it. “Dundas has always been fashion’s most committed translator of the louche world of the early... by Anders Christian Madsen
Above the Fold “Take Time” — A Personal Exhibition by Sandro Kopp ...self-portraits, as well as those of his friends and loved ones, with a commitment to naturalism and compositional balance that recalls the Renaissance masterpieces of... by Benjamin Gutierrez
At Large Christopher Kane on Creativity and Art Brut at the Center Gugging ...to be unsettled—to be taken out of your comfort zone—because it means you haven’t seen it before. The company’s changed so much in 10 years—10... by Christopher Kane
At Large Alternative Vision: Martine Sitbon Discusses Testimony and New Tome with Partner Marc Ascoli ...she has troubles. We have similar backgrounds, and we understood pretty rapidly that to be together was something constructive. Joshua—Returning to your latest collaboration, perhaps... by Joshua Glass
Above the Fold Prada Journal’s Feltrinelli Prize III Transforms Online ...both onstage and in their outside environments, creating a total of eight different interpretations—all of which are now on view in an immersive, 360 degree... by Document Journal
Conversations Tilda Swinton and Olivier Saillard on the Artistic Process “Porcelain” is often used to describe the actress, artist, and overall creative muse Tilda Swinton. It’s not without warrant: Her face, unquestionably striking, has a... by Joshua Glass
Above the Fold Realness and Exhibitionism: Backstage Hood By Air Spring/Summer 2017 ...describe the Spring/Summer 2017 assortment. T-shirts, screen printed with the website’s logo, as well as with the words “hustler,” “realness,” and “may not be suitable... by Benjamin Gutierrez
Above the Fold A Week of Romance: Backstage Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2017 ...complex issues inside each seam. For Spring/Summer 2017, Prada‘s lightbulb was more minimal than ever before, drawing upon the streamlined elegance of the present. Tangibly,... by Joshua Glass
Conversations David Adjaye and Lonnie G. Bunch III on the National Museum of African American Heritage and Culture ...to the Washington Monument, completes Pierre Charles L’Enfant’s grand plan for the National Mall. Bunch, the museum’s founding director, worked with the architectural team of... by Blake Abbie
Above the Fold “Willy Vanderperre: prints, film, posters, and more” ...mission is to establish and sustain a creative community in its developing neighborhood in Brooklyn. Founded in 2015 by Jimmy Moffat of Art + Commerce,... by Benjamin Gutierrez
Above the Fold Light Versus Space: Francesco Ragazzi Chronicles Los Angeles ...inspirational trip Ragazzi made out west in 2011, the designer’s first time in LA. “I wanted to really express my own vision and feel free,”... by Joshua Glass
At Large Future Formats: How Electronic Arts Intermix Propelled Video Art in a Pre-YouTube, Pre-internet Era ...as art projects, they’re examples of contemporary video art at its finest; with deft humor they prove that video’s democratic format can render complex questions... by Tina Rivers Ryan
Conversations Patricia Field and Missy Elliott reconnect about style and attraction. ...Field, down to the socks! It kept me abreast of what was hot and the latest—not even latest—just something I really didn’t see in other... by Blake Abbie
Above the Fold Eddie Redmayne for Prada Uomo Fall/Winter 2016 ...from the silver screen, including Willem Dafoe, Michael Shannon, and Ethan Hawke. Film Craig McDean, Masha Vasyukova, and Dja. Talent Eddie Redmayne. Music Hiram Martínez... by Document Journal
Above the Fold An Intimate Dinner with Jason Wu and Friends Grey, Jason Wu’s latest creative endeavor, draws on close friendships and collaborators to offer four intimate collections a year with a seasonless wardrobe in mind.... by Document Journal
Above the Fold Mental Processing: Intimate S/S 2017 Photos From Linder’s Sam Linder and Kirk Millar New York-based Linder launched in 2013 to challenge the notions of traditional menswear, toggling the lines of gender cross-pollination and challenging normal qualms of masculinity.... by Document Journal
Above the Fold Paris Men’s Fashion Week S/S 2017 Part I ...an easily cool collection, expertly styled but ultimately confident in its own randomness. Cut and sewn jumpers complimented strong varsity stripes, and elements of suiting... by Document Journal
Above the Fold Damaris Goddrie: Life of the Rising Model ...something you have control over. Whatever comes my way, I try my best for. That’s all I can really do. I have already achieved many... by Dorith Mous
At Large Boyd McDonald: True Homosexual Experiences ...thinking of another example of something that combined those two things so effectively. William—The best response to your comment came from John Waters: “Those magazines... by Ryan Linkof
Conversations Documentary Practices: Quentin Bajac & LaToya Ruby Frazier ...narrative, coming out of a post-industrial landscape. Coming from Pittsburgh and a small, steel-mill town, I can’t overlook the tradition and legacy that was already... by Drew Sawyer
Documented Lynda Benglis’s Ode to the American Southwest ...clay,” says Benglis. Document traveled to New Mexico to photograph Benglis’s latest series of sculptures—paper works seen here for the first time—that emulate the textures... by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold “For You,” by Max Hirschberger “For You,” the elegant project by photographer Max Hirschberger resurrects a version of the 70s that I lived and recognize. My 70s took place below... by George Pitts
Conversations Veronique Branquinho and Dirk Van Saene reflect on Antwerp, reinvention, and fashion’s exhausting pace ...volume.” So we started with a circle. It didn’t come from an artist, but just the idea of a big volume, a feeling of freedom,... by Dan Thawley
Above the Fold New African Photography ...aim to be the voice for this new mood. Drew—How did this collaboration with Red Hook Labs come about? Helen—Sara had an existing relationship with... by Drew Sawyer
Conversations Fashion in an Age of Technology ...of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY, is on show until August 14, 2016. William Gibson’s latest novel, The Peripheral,... by John Ortved
Conversations Grace Coddington on fashion’s evolution, renewal, and her third act ...of yet, she still has no record deal! Grace by Grace Coddington is available at Comme des Garçons boutiques and Dover Street Market internationally, Colette... by Joe McKenna
Above the Fold Calvin Klein’s Desert Escape ...photograph the weekend and its guests in an exclusive film and Polaroid story for Document. For another look at the festival and at the Calvin... by Document Journal
Above the Fold A Curator’s Collection, Revealed ...Hoet also was the director of Documenta IX in Kassel, Germany in 1992. “He was a curator who understood that the artist comes first, and... by Ann Binlot
Conversations Singer Anohni tackles speaking out, oppression, and subversion with composer Nico Muhly ...Her latest album, Hopelessness—her first since adopting her new name to reflect her gender identity—contains outspoken lyrics that address climate change, social injustice, and politics... by Nico Muhly
Above the Fold New Kids On the Block ...City’s addictive cultism. The common denominator of this urban street style specializes in the craft of combining images, people, and innovation despite what is in... by Document Journal
Conversations Anthony Vaccarello on Discovering a New Life ...and actress-cum-musician-cum-muse had met. The overt sexiness of Vaccarello’s clothing might comes as a surprise when you meet the shy designer. And despite the daring... by Blake Abbie
Above the Fold Justin O’Shea, Creative Director of Brioni, in Conversation About Branding and Buying ...MyTheresa and newly named Creative Director of Brioni which launches exclusively here on Document. Spearheading a major e-commerce business website devoted to luxury and now... by Conor Manning
Above the Fold Tom Sachs and Van Neistat on “A Space Program” Meeting with Tom Sachs in his downtown New York studio, one has a sense of stepping into a laboratory. Paint bottles are arranged perfectly; an... by Blake Abbie
Above the Fold Herzog & de Meuron Reimagine the Musée Unterlinden ...new museum complex has been transferred. And still another exceptional aspect: only close scrutiny distinguishes the old from the new architecture of the complex’s various... by Ann Binlot